New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday paid tributes to agrarian reformer Deenbandhu Chaudhary Chottu Ram on his 144th birth anniversary, remembering his fight against the Britishers for securing the rights of farmers and labourers.

"On the birth anniversary of Rahbar-e-Azam, Deenbandhu Chaudhary Chhotu Ram Ji--who fought against the British for the rights of the food providers, our farmers and laborers, and who continuously struggled in the freedom movement to safeguard their interests--we pay our humble respects to him," Kharge posted on X in Hindi.

Earlier, Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh also paid tributes to Chhotu Ram, highlighting how his contributions have inspired many for years.

"On the birth ...